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The Massive Colorado ‘Amish Walmart’ Where Shoppers Fill Carts With Old-Fashioned Staples For Less

Some grocery runs end with a smaller bill and a bigger smile. Down in the San Luis Valley, there is a country store where people happily drive 50 miles just to stock up on spices, bulk grains, and pantry basics. Shoppers talk about cutting their grocery totals in half, sometimes more.

Colorado · 4d

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Phelans sell area McDonald’s restaurants, announce retirement

RATON/TRINIDAD/ALAMOSA— Since Labor Day weekend in 2001, Darrel Lee Phelan Sr. and his wife, Gisela T. Phelan, have owned the McDonald’s restaurants serving the area. Recently, the World Journal sat down with Lee to talk about his military career, and during the interview he announced that Phelan Management Services Inc., which owns the McDonald’s restaurants in Trinidad, Alamosa and Raton, has sold the locations to Johney Thiara. Ownership is scheduled to transfer Nov. 16, 2026, and the Phelans also announced their official retirement.

Raton, NM · 2d

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AI center vote fuels recall effort

Ever since Lori Laske made the motion to approve and Vern Heersink provided a second to a vote that opened the door to a small AI data center in Alamosa County, there has been a growing buzz of disenchantment among Alamosans that has manifested itself in a recall effort against the two elected county commissioners.

Alamosa County, CO · 1d

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At 8,750 feet, this New Mexico mountain town makes the desert heat feel like another planet

Red River sits deep in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and the air hits you differently up here. At 8,750 feet, the river running through the center of town is cold and clear, the Carson National Forest presses in from every side, and the temperature drops enough in summer to remind you why people started coming here in the first place.

Red River, NM · 3d

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Girls Volleyball State Day 2: Chaparral Stuns Legend, Centauri Rallies Past Wiggins

Simla is the only No. 1 seed left without a loss at the girls volleyball state championships. The other four top seeds are still alive, but each will have to win three matches Saturday at the Denver Coliseum to take home a title. No. 4 Chaparral beat top-seeded Legend in...

Wiggins, CO · 1d

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The Overlooked Colorado Town Where You Can Still Buy A Home For Under $150,000

Somewhere in southern Colorado, there’s a town that missed the memo about everything getting outrageously expensive. Nobody bothered to tell Walsenburg that home prices across the state were supposed to skyrocket, so it just kept things affordable, almost out of pure stubbornness. While towns closer to the mountains keep...

Walsenburg, CO · 4d

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Frisco Creek Center rescues record number of orphaned black bear cubs

MONTE VISTA, Colo. (KRDO) -- During what Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) calls the "worst year of human-bear conflict on record," the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center cared for dozens of orphaned black bear cubs. According to CPW, the center received its first bear in mid-April, when a 6-pound cub...

Monte Vista, CO · 1d

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Alamosa to hold work session on CDOT access control plan

The hot topic of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s highway access control plan for Alamosa is back on the front burner at City Hall. The Alamosa City Council will hold a final public work session on Wednesday, Dec. 2, to review the proposed plan before then voting on entering into an agreement with CDOT on the access control plan. The initial vote would happen at the city council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 16 and final vote on Jan. 6, according to city officials.

Alamosa, CO · 1d

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SAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

FOR THE SAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the proposed assessments, fee structure, and budget have been submitted to the Board of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District for the ensuing year of 2027, copies of which are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District, 623 Fourth Street, Alamosa, CO, 81101. There will be no change from the 2027 rates for the annual assessment, one time sale, or augmentation water fees. Any property owner who wishes to object to the proposed assessments and fee structure may file written objections at any time before the Public Hearing scheduled as stated below. Any objections to the proposed assessments and fee structure will be heard as required under C.R.S. § 37- 45-127. Any interested elector may file objections to the proposed budget and any objections thereto will be considered prior to the final adoption of the proposed budget by the Board of Directors as required under C.R.S. § 29-1-106. The proposed assessments, fee structure, and budget for the ensuing year of 2027 will be considered at the Public Hearing and meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District, to be held at the office of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District on November 19, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Contact the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District at 719-589-2230 for more information.

Alamosa, CO · 2d

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Alamosa lines Main Street to honor Valley veterans

ALAMOSA — A color guard led the way down Main Street on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as an estimated 250 or more people gathered in downtown Alamosa for the annual Veterans Day parade. Some had come to see a former classmate riding in the grand marshal’s truck. Others watched as veterans from Homelake made their way down Main between two groups of Alamosa High School students.

Alamosa, CO · 1d

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San Luis Valley Outdoor Report | Nov. 11 Edition

It’s nearly Colorado Gives Day, and the San Luis Valley Great Outdoors is taking advantage of the marketing campaign to run a separate campaign alongside Colorado Gives Day called “Rise Above the Ruts.”. On this episode of the Outdoor Citizen Podcast, we’re joined by Ian Muñoz, the crew...

Alamosa, CO · 3d

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From long drives to local care

For families raising children with specialized therapy needs, finding care close to home isn’t always easy—especially in rural communities like Monte Vista. Dr. Mikaila Pence and her team at the Children’s Specialty Clinic of the San Luis Valley are working to change that, bringing specialized care and learning opportunities closer to home and helping local children build skills, confidence, and independence.

Monte Vista, CO · 3d

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FEMA and Colorado Officials Conduct Flood Damage Assessments in Six Southwest Colorado Counties November 10–12

Description: FEMA, SBA and Colorado emergency officials conduct flood damage assessments Nov. 10–12 in six southwest Colorado counties following severe storms and flooding... Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for Southwest Colorado Flood Impacted Counties Nov. 10-12, 2026. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will be conducted Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November...

Colorado · 3d

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150 years in the Valley: Colorado’s first presidential election

In the first week of November 1876, the Prospector Newspaper in Del Norte urged voters to send Republicans to the state and U.S. legislatures and to vote to support a courthouse in Del Norte. They emphasized calm reflection and quiet, effective work at the polls rather than loud talk. Del...

Del Norte, CO · 1d

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We Are Alamosa project seeking feedback on community goals

ALAMOSA — The We Are Alamosa Project (WRAP) is moving from vision to action! Since June, more than 1,400 community members have shared their hopes for Alamosa’s future. WRAP, the City of Alamosa’s comprehensive planning initiative, is now excited to share a first draft of the Alamosa Community Goals.

Alamosa, CO · 1d

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Grizzlies Rally in Second Half to Defeat Angelo State in Home Opener

ALAMOSA, Colorado — Adams State University Men's Basketball opened its home schedule Friday afternoon with an exciting 69-63 comeback victory over Angelo State University at Plachy Hall. After trailing by six points at halftime, the Grizzlies put together a strong second-half performance, outscoring the Rams 37-25 to secure their first home victory of the 2026-27 season and improve to 1-1 overall.

Alamosa, CO · 1d

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Skyhawks, Grizzlies meet for third-annual Clash for the Pass to cap 2026 campaign

DURANGO, Colo. – Fort Lewis football (2-7, 1-7 RMAC) looks to retain the traveling trophy for a third straight year as the Skyhawks head next door to Alamosa, Colorado, to face the Adams State University Grizzlies (0-10, 0-8 RMAC) in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) contest and the annual Clash for the Pass rivalry game at Rex Stadium in the final game of 2026.

Durango, CO · 1d